Toyota Corolla Owner Reviews

"Maybe consider string LED lights instead of an actual headlight"

T»FL»2016 Toyota Corolla|Purchased Feb 2016|Verified

It's very reliable, excellent brand, long lasting, and very safe. The tires on my vehicle are Toyoko, which is supposed to be top of the line. BUT, I can feel every bump, hear every sound when on a rough road, and I just don't feel 100% secure when driving on them. Really wish my car had a/c control for backseat passengers because it takes several minutes to cool the back. Condensation on windows/outside mirrors seem to take a long time to clear. Wish there was a feature designed to take care of the outside mirrors. Wish the interior of the car was quiet, because I can hear the wind, rain, tires, and cars passing while driving. It sounds like a window is constantly down, and it's so annoying.

Updated on Jul 15, 2016

I've noticed that when it rains or the rains have passed, water leaks from the doors onto the cloth seats, and onto me if I'm driving in the rain. When I'm having to drive in the rain and not by choice, I've noticed that the cabin is loud from the rain pouring down onto the roof of the car. THAT'S SCARY! Because it sound like the roof is going to cave in. Is that normal, cause the metal seems very thin? I notice when the car is idling (sitting at a traffic light), when cars fly by me the entire car shakes. Is that normal? The trunk space could be bigger because there's limited room. The passenger seats could be roomier because a very tall person would have a hard time sitting comfortably. Maybe consider string LED lights instead of an actual headlight. WAY TOO BRIGHT!! Maybe consider a better defroster for all windows and the outside mirrors. Since I live in a climate that is very humid and muggy, it takes forever it seems to get all the windows and outside mirrors clear view. Maybe consider making the interior cabin silent, because I can hear wind, cars pass by and when the vehicle changes asphalt, the tires just don't feel right and can hear them while driving. It feels like the tires are very loose, like they are going to fall off. There are way too many cupholders in my car. Maybe consider making the drink holder on the back of the middle console an a/c option? It would be nice to have climate control for backseat passengers. The a/c from the front has to cool the entire car, and that's very uncomfortable for my backseat passengers. Raise the chassis to sit 1" higher from the ground, cause when going through a drive-thru window it feels like the car is sitting very low. Finally, maybe consider adding in the auto start as a standard option? It would be nice to be able to start my car using my key without having to be in my vehicle to start the engine.

Last year when I purchased my 2015 Corolla I put a comment how the car desperately needs a sun visor extender. The car also needs to have the ability to raise the passenger seat. I was also very disappointed in the stereo system. The sound is very bad, I mean really bad. Sometimes it sounds very close and loud and all of a sudden becomes very distant, like behind seven mountains. Even my 2007 corolla had so much better stereo system than my 2015 and 2016 cars. My boyfriend's 2005 Corolla has a better stereo system!
My 2016 Corolla has the same bad stereo. I understand Toyota changed the manufacturer but for the worse. Instead of getting better, it got worse.
I was sooo highly disappointed when I purchased my 2016 car this year and I found out that they did not put at least the sun visor extender!!! It won't cost you dime! Come on! And the horrible stereo is still the same. Very disappointed.
My 2007 corolla had 6CD changer. Now I understand that people use smart phones and connect it through blue tooth to listen to their music. But, people also still have CDs and one CD player is not enough. People still want to be able to listen to their CDs without changing CDs every second.
There are some things I am so disappointed that it leaves me wondering: it won't cost Toyota much to put those things there. Why won't they put what people want to have and don't mind paying for. So disappointing!
Please consider sun visor extender, a better stereo system and a raising passenger seat (without cutting corners elsewhere). People don't want inferior stuff.
Thank you.

"I would trade some of the technology (Bluetooth and backup camera) for a quieter ride"

Cathy»AR»2016 Toyota Corolla|Purchased Mar 2016|Verified

I love my car. It gives me confidence and peace of mind that I am going to reach my destination safely. I would trade some of the technology (Bluetooth and backup camera) for a quieter ride. If I had a headache in the car, I am afraid it would make it worse because the cab is pretty loud with road noise. I would put up with the noise to feel safe, but it would be nice to be quieter. Also, if Toyota goes to all tires being those trendy, huge spoked, thin tires, I will not buy another Toyota. I don't believe you will ever be able to create a comfortable, quiet ride with those bumpy, even louder wheels. I will be very sad. I love my Toyota with the normal wheels.

"I enjoy my ride to work now that I have a comfortable car"

Erik»VA»2016 Toyota Corolla|Purchased Aug 2016|Verified

I got a great deal on my Corolla. It isn't flashy, but is reliable and gets me to work and back comfortably. If the front seat could go back two more inches, I'd find it easier to get in and out (I'm a big guy, over 250 pounds). The acceleration is very slow, but the engine is really smooth, quiet, comfortable on the highway, and does the job. If you are a speedster, you won't be happy with this vehicle. If you are a dad with three kids and looking for something economical and reliable, this is your car. I love it.

Originally Reviewed on Sep 11, 2016

I got a great deal on a simple car that I will rely on for years to come. I enjoy my ride to work now that I have a comfortable car.

"Sitting in the back seat you don't feel nice about the engine beating/sound"

Prasanna»WI»2016 Toyota Corolla|Purchased Feb 2016|Verified

I am not so happy about the steering. I feel I need to keep on adjusting the steering, especially when driving on highways with/without wind. I also think the engine noise/sound can be improved. Sitting in the back seat you don't feel nice about the engine beating/sound.

Originally Reviewed on Apr 16, 2016

Driving experience is not that great. While driving I am forced to keep adjusting my steering wheel. Somehow I feel Corolla is no longer a great one.

"It accelerates faster too"

Sandra»CA»2016 Toyota Corolla|Purchased Nov 2015|Verified

The vehicle is great. It gets the job done. I need it basically for commuting to work. But on weekends, if I have four people with me in the car, the center of the back seat, I've been told is not comfortable at all. Back seat needs more cushion, and the back needs to be roomier. Three adults DO NOT sit/ridecomfortable :( My 2008 Scion xB is much spacious than the Corolla by far. It accelerates faster too.

"Other than that, it is much more better than my last vehicle"

Wayne»CA»2016 Toyota Corolla|Purchased Dec 2015|Verified

One item that comes to mind that is not available on the Toyota Corolla but that was in the Ford Focus was how my rearview mirror darkened when headlights hit it or bright sunlight to prevent glare in the eyes. This feature I TRULY miss greatly. It would be nice to see on future models. Other than that, it is much more better than my last vehicle.

"I hope that my new Toyota is as reliable as both my '96 Camry and '02 Sienna have been, the '96 has over 300,000 miles on origi..."

John»PA»2017 Toyota Corolla|Purchased Dec 2016|Verified

I hope that my new Toyota is as reliable as both my '96 Camry and '02 Sienna have been, the '96 has over 300,000 miles on original powertrain and the '02 has over 286,000 miles on original powertrain, both have been exceptionally reliable.

"It helped convinced me to buy the car"

Beth»CA»2016 Toyota Corolla|Purchased Feb 2016|Verified

The top two lines of the defroster in the rear window don't work. This really ticks me off. There occasionally is a funny smell when the defroster is on.
The handle above the driver's seat is ANNOYING. How can i take it out? It makes me hate the car. If I had paid more attention to it when I test drove, I would have passed up the car. I am too tall for that thing to be as low as it is. What does a driver need it for, anyway? Aren't both hands on the wheel? That feature is absurd and in the way. The flap to keep the sun out of the driver's eye is too short and too hard to pivot—I have to duck, which I never did in my old car. You guys messed that one up. Pls. fix it on the next model. I do like the tires; they are better than the ones on my previous car. I also really like the way you can adjust the driver's seat. It helped convinced me to buy the car. I wish I had got a different model; there shouldn't be anything wrong with a new car but there is with mine. :(.

"We've owned nothing except Toyotas since 1993 when we returned to the US to live after 38 years in Mexico"

Dorothy»OH»2016 Toyota Corolla|Purchased Aug 2016|Verified

Toyotas are well built, comfortable, and easy to drive. We've owned nothing except Toyotas since 1993 when we returned to the US to live after 38 years in Mexico.

Originally Reviewed on Dec 13, 2016

Too much emphasis on and provision for listening to music etc. or being able to talk while driving...all the 'extras' may inadvertently cause distractions and increase the possibility of accidents. Having too many 'buttons' and numbers, or other 'nice but not needed' on the dashboard (or whatever name is used) may cause drivers to be distracted. I never use the phone or listen to music while driving. If I am the driver, I am there to drive carefully and correctly, obeying all laws and stoplights, etc. so that I (and any passengers) safely arrive at the destination to which we are traveling. Let's not contribute to distracted driving by adding a multitude of 'stuff' that will take the driver's attention off his driving.

Toyota Corollas LE should come with more cigarette lighters for charging electronics, they currently only have one in the front of car. Also, automaticseats adjusters instead of manual, seat warmers, and non-cloth seating.

"The cars seem to get more economical but lacks a bit of engine response"

Benjamin»CA»2016 Toyota Corolla|Purchased Jul 2016|Verified

These cars would be better if they had fewer in-car distractions. I would also like to see Toyota offer more suspension and engine choices. The cars seem to get more economical but lacks a bit of engine response.

"Toyotas no longer have the high reliability and high build quality as before"

Michael»CA»2016 Toyota Corolla|Purchased Jan 2016|Verified

Toyotas no longer have the high reliability and high build quality as before. My 2016 Toyota has a ton of rattles, squeaks, and random noises due to poor build/manufacturing/assembly quality and QC. My past Toyotas were built much better with higher tolerances. Newer Toyotas have fallen to the build quality of American cars like Ford and GMC. I don't appreciate paying more for lower quality.

"Bottom line: Excellent car for the money"

Louis»CA»2017 Toyota Corolla|Purchased Oct 2016|Verified

The Corolla SXE is one of the nicest small cars I have ever seen. The styling is excellent. I would make two suggestions. First, give the tail lights an LED treatment. The regular bulb lights look out of place on a car with such great styling. Second, paint the calipers on the disc brakes. It really adds a sporty appearance. Bottom line: Excellent car for the money.

"I love everything else about the car, but that feature is something that would be so easy to improve"

Connor»TX»2016 Toyota Corolla|Purchased Apr 2016|Verified

The voice recognition is absolutely terrible. Even after voice training, the machine doesn't recognize a thing that I say. Absolutely worthless. I love everything else about the car, but that feature is something that would be so easy to improve.

"Dash electronics must be more readable in bright sun"

C»TX»2016 Toyota Corolla|Purchased May 2016|Verified

Dash electronics must be more readable in bright sun. I don't know how...recess them 6" into dash maybe, make them some other kind of light, don't know... but N Texas Corolla drivers operating in bright sun - even with sunglasses - are missing important info because it can't be seen.

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